A DIRECTOR ahead of his time is Carlo J. Caparas and if he were to produce a movie again, we are dead sure it will be the story behind the death of radio broadcaster Percy Lapid. The over-publicized case allegedly involves a top Bucor official . Or it maybe a film about the son of another government. official involved in drugs. With the death of his wife, actress-producer Donna Villa a few years ago. Carlo seemed to have lost his interest in making films. The last time we heard, he is based in Cebu devoting his time to painting.

Micaella launched in a movie about revenge

A YOUNG woman’s life is ruined. Now, she will show no mercy.

“Bata Pa Si Sabel”, a film created by internationally acclaimed director Brillante Mendoza, will show how a heinous crime can turn a sweet, cheerful woman into a reticent individual with dreadful plans.

Micaella Raz plays Sabel, a young bride in her twenties that is gang-raped while on honeymoon.

Three men barge into their honeymoon suite, then force her husband, Bryan, to watch as they do ungodly things to her. They kill them afterwards, and the couple’s dead bodies are dumped into the ocean.

Miraculously, she survives and ends up in an isolated island. There, she meets the man who is going to be instrumental in her revenge – Mang Nestor, an ex-military officer who was convicted of murder.

Disguised as a different person and armed with a dagger, Sabel goes back to her hometown.

With the kind of suffering she has prepared for her assailants, they will surely regret laying their hands on her.

JC Tan plays Jethro Banzon, son of a local mayor and married with children. He is having an affair with Sabel’s friend.

Rash Flores plays Marvin Ruiz, Jethro’s best friend who also serves as his personal bodyguard. He instigated the idea of killing Sabel and Bryan.

Chad Solano plays Alex Dalina, Jethro’s driver and personal assistant. He obeys whatever Jethro tells him to do.

Benz Sangalang plays Bryan who is deeply in love with his wife, Sabel. He suffers extreme torture from Andrea’s rapists before getting killed.

Angela Morena plays Cassy Ronda, Jethro’s mistress and Sabel’s friend.

Two of the industry’s established actors, Gardo Versoza and Julio Diaz, play significant roles as Mayor Sonny Banzon and Nestor Lambino.

Behind Mayor Banzon’s charismatic persona lies a cruel man who has made life hell for Mang Nestor.

As Sabel exacts her revenge with the help of Mang Nestor, some dark truths are waiting to come to light. How much pain can she still deal with in her young life?

“Bata Pa Si Sabel” is the first project where Micaella takes on a lead role. However, this is her second time to work with director Brillante Mendoza following the thriller-drama, “Virgin Forest”.

Catch the action and suspense of “Bata Pa Si Sabel” directed by Reynold Giba on Vivamax, available for streaming on December 2, 2020.

Azi deserves big break

‘PAMASAHE’ connotes two things: money paid by a passenger in public transport, or a request for a massage to relieve body tension, as in “Paki masahe ako” (Please massage me/Please give me a massage).

“Pamasahe”, director Roman Perez, Jr.’s upcoming Vivamax exclusive film, tells the story of Lineth, a young mother from the typhoon-stricken province of Negros who wants to look for her husband in Manila. Though penniless, she manages to ride a ship that will take her and her infant child to the city. Naturally, nothing comes for free. She has to come up with money to pay for her fare.

As Lineth offers massage service to men, her life story unfolds. But, how much of what she says is true? What else must she do to get to her destination? Who can she trust?

Playing Lineth is Azi Acosta who lands her first lead role after being part of “Sitio Diablo” and “Ang Babaeng Nawawala sa Sarili”, both films by director Roman Perez Jr, “Selina’s Gold” by McArthur C. Alejandre and the sexy drama series “An/Na”, directed by Jose Javier Reyes. Praised for being a fast learner and serious about her craft, Azi undoubtedly deserves this big break.

“Pamasahe” is available for streaming on December 9, 2022. By REMY UMEREZ.